Motorcycle Tour of Athenian Temples - BMW G310GS

Motorcycle Tour of Athenian Temples - BMW G310GS

Daily motorcycle tour that will lead you to the world famous Acropolis. We will tour around the Acropolis and you can have the choice of an optional visit within the archaeological site. Upon the visit we will cruise the Athenian Riviera towards the Temple of Poseidon. A magnificent seaside route full of amazing scenery and twisty roads. We will have the opportunity to spend some time in a nearby beach where you can enjoy a nice walk, coffee or even a dive in the Aegean Sea! Following this we will travel north bound towards Marathon and we will visit the Marathon Tomb. From this spot the runner Pheidippides run towards the center of Athens to inform about the victorious outcome of the battle of Marathon. As a homage to his run the modern Olympic Games run the exact same route and distance. A wonderful day full of scenic routes, archaeological monuments and historical sites.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece

The symbol of the Athenian capital and one of the most important istes will be yours to explore in this daily tour. Spectacular views of the capital in one of the most inspiring sites

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece

We will visit the Poseidon Temple via the most scenic route. The Athenian Riviera. A wonderful coastal motorcycle route offering spectacular views og the Aegean Sea

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Marathon Tomb, Marathon 190 07 Greece

At the plain of Marathon, near the location of the historical battle between the Athenians and the Persians, is the Tomb or “Pile” as it is called by the people. There, are buried the cremated remains of the 192 soldiers who lost their life during the Battle of Marathon. Apart from the ashes they also found traces from the funerary dinner that their fellow soldiers organized in their honor. The Tomb of Marathon is the starting point for the annual Classical Marathon race.

Duration: 2 minutes